Investigative Reporter

Job summary
Iowa's News Now is seeking an investigative multimedia journalistIdeal candidate will have experience in open records, FOIA, media law, social and digital productionMust be a leader in innovative and visual storytelling
Job seniority: associate level
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas• Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories• Develop a network of sources and experts to generate investigative stories on a regular basis• Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Investigative Producer on 'web extra' content for each investigation• Maintain an active social media presence to build our brand and solicit original story ideas• Work with news leadership to enterprise & develop investigative stories daily and longer term• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots, stand-ups, creative graphics, and visual punctuation• Promote teamwork and maintain an attitude of cooperation
Requirements
• Must be able to develop and maintain sources• Ability to shoot and edit for air• Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must• Strong social media skillset for both research and promoting stories as well as gathering viewer input• Knowledge of the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting along with familiarity of legal issues related to investigative television news reporting are essential• Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events• 3 years of reporting experience preferred• History of award-winning investigative journalism preferred
Key Skills Needed
• Experience in open records, FOIA, media law, social and digital production• Dynamic live television and storytelling skills• Strong social media skillset• Knowledge of the FOIA process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting• Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events
Benefits
• Excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance• 401(k)• Three weeks vacation• Flex spending• Employee discounts and much more!